Things to do near Pine Lake Resort, Carnforth
Explore, experience and dine
Morecambe Bay, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales are all within easy reach of your lakeside lodge. Here are the places we love most.
What to see
Coast, lakes and market towns
The lodge sits on the edge of the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape, with the Lake District a short drive north and the Yorkshire Dales just to the east.
Morecambe Bay
Morecambe Bay stretches from the south west coast of Cumbria to Fleetwood in Lancashire, taking in coastal towns such as Grange-over-Sands and Morecambe. The lodge is on the edge of an area of outstanding natural beauty, with the lovely coastal villages of Silverdale and Arnside right on your doorstep.
The Lake District
The Lake District needs little introduction and is only a short drive or bus journey away. No trip to the Lakes would be complete without a boat trip on Windermere, just 30 minutes from the lodge. For the more adventurous, the fells offer some of the most dramatic walking in the UK.
Kirkby Lonsdale
One of the prettiest market towns in the north, tucked between the Lakes and the Dales. Browse the independent shops, stroll down to the medieval Devil’s Bridge over the River Lune, then follow the riverside path up to Ruskin’s View, the scene Turner famously painted.
Sizergh Castle
A medieval manor at the gateway to the Lakes, still home to the Strickland family after more than 750 years. The gardens hold the National Trust’s largest limestone rock garden, glorious in autumn when the acers turn, plus a café, wild play trail and walks onto Sizergh Fell. House open March to October.
What to do
A few of our favourite days out
You’ll never be short of things to do in the local area. Here’s just a small sample of the places we love when we’re out and about.
Leighton Moss Nature Reserve
On the edge of Morecambe Bay, the RSPB’s Leighton Moss has the largest reed bed in north-west England and is home to otters, bearded tits, marsh harriers, egrets and red deer. There are activities and events all year round to inspire nature-loving families.
Warton Crag
The crag overlooks Warton village, an easy walk from the lodge with two pubs and a brewery. Its limestone, grassland and woodland are nationally important for butterflies and moths, and peregrines nest in the old quarry. From the top you’ll see across Morecambe Bay to the Lakeland hills, and on a clear day the Isle of Man.
Carnforth Station and Brief Encounter
Carnforth station was the setting for David Lean’s 1945 classic Brief Encounter, and it’s been lovingly restored. Stand under the famous platform clock, watch the film in the little vintage cinema, then have tea and cake in the recreated 1940s Refreshment Room. Check opening times before you go.
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Our favourite taste of the Dales: a 4.3 mile circular walk through ancient woodland and limestone gorges, past a string of waterfalls including the magnificent Thornton Force. Allow two to four hours and wear good boots, as there are plenty of steps. Dogs welcome on a lead; not suitable for pushchairs.
Where to eat
Tried, tested and recommended
Only the very best local restaurants make this list, and each one has been extensively tested by us. It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it.
Trungs
Trungs has been one of our go-to restaurants ever since it opened in 1997. It has never disappointed, with consistently great food and service from Ken and his team. Booking is recommended, especially at weekends, and there’s a takeaway service too.
The New Inn
Locally sourced, home-cooked gastropub food alongside locally brewed real ales and first-class wines. The bar is relaxed (walking boots won’t be frowned on) while the restaurant is a little more formal. Open all day for snacks, lunches, dinners and wine tastings.
The Plough at Lupton
It looks like a simple roadside inn, but inside is a beautiful open-plan bar and dining room under huge oak beams, with sofas by the log burner. The menu makes the most of Cumbrian, Lancashire and Yorkshire produce, from sharing boards to modern bistro dishes and a cracking Sunday lunch.
The Sun Inn, Kirkby Lonsdale
A warm 17th-century inn overlooking St Mary’s Church, with beams, open fires and a dog-friendly bar pouring local ales. The AA Rosette restaurant cooks modern British food from Lakes and Dales produce, perfect after a walk to Devil’s Bridge. Restaurant closed Tuesday and Wednesday; booking recommended.
For a special occasion
Rogan & Co, Cartmel
Celebrating something? Simon Rogan’s Michelin-starred restaurant sits in a pretty cottage beside the stream in Cartmel, with dark beams and open fires. It’s the relaxed sister to his three-star L’Enclume, cooking with produce from his own farm in the valley. Make a day of it with a wander round Cartmel Priory.
About 35 minutes’ drive · booking essential
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